Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring succulent chicken thighs and fluffy rice, seasoned and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets, skin removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1½ cups hot chicken broth
- 1¼ cups hot water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Spray oil for a golden finish (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large baking dish, placing the butter in the center. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
- In a bowl, combine the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Generously rub this seasoning on both sides of the chicken thighs.
- After 15 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven. Stir in the uncooked rice, evenly mixing it with the onions and garlic.
- Lay the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice. Carefully pour the hot chicken broth and hot water around the chicken, avoiding direct contact.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and lightly spray the chicken with oil for a nice golden finish. Return to the oven uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
- Take the dish out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the spice rub for a few hours or overnight. For a crispy top, place under the broiler for a few minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg